Filipina here/anime fan/language teacher/pen pal

[TeacherSumi]

Hello Minna-san~ My name is Des I am 24 yrs old. (Watashi no namae wa Desiree. Watashi wa ju-ni san desu.). I am from Manila, Philippines.I am an anime fan too. Before, I am cosplaying but because of work and trainings I need to stop. But since childhood until now I like Japanese culture, Nihonggo, sushi and noodles, Japanese live actions, jpop/jrock and the fashion.

here is my email add and yahoo
deathsumi_aikari18
my mobile nos. 0929 841 9705

Let's be friends Ok?

If you will be planning to visit Manila,Philippines I can teach you Tagalog/English language in affordable rates.Or if we have the same free schedule just for a day maybe I can teach you English online for free. Or if you have any tomodachi or relatives who want to learn the language you can refer me.

Don't forget to drop me an email message Ok?

Hajime mashite minna-san!

[Tomuhaiku]

I've probably got this tagalog greeting wrong but... Musta... hope that's right hehe? Joined your group on Facebook 'D' Visual Arts' that your group?

Tom

[TeacherSumi]

Originally Posted by Tomuhaiku

I've probably got this tagalog greeting wrong but... Musta... hope that's right hehe? Joined your group on Facebook 'D' Visual Arts' that your group?

Tom

"Musta" is also a greeting in Tagalog but very informal. It is use between by closest friends/relatives. "Kamusta ka?" -is How are you? and then "Kamusta po kayo?"- a more formal greeting.

about the D' Visual Arts' group well i couldn't manage the group bec.of work but you may join theblackmarket group in facebook. or WTF?! Cosplayers, it is our small group of cosplayers. Most of my friends make costumes. ^_^

Are you from England Tom?

[TeacherSumi]

"PO" and "OPO" are unique form of Tagalog/Filipino language words were in you will have to include this in your conversation/greetings/questions if you are talking to an elder.

Example:
The American way/Western language-----In Tagalog
Good morning!-------------------------Magandang umaga po!

Nice to meet you.--------------------Kinagagalak ko po kayong makilala.
or I'm glad to meet you. Kinagagalak(glad) ko pong
makilala(meet) ka(you).

What is your name?----------------------Ano (what)po ang inyong(your)
pangalan (name)?
or Ano po ang pangalan ninyo?

It makes the sentences longer but using "PO" and "OPO" will also gives an impression from the person (who greets) that he/she is respectful to elders.